October 2010 Babies

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swaddling vs. receiving

TatumsMom2010 wrote:

What is the difference between swaddling blankets and receiving blankets? Not the pouch swaddling blankets but the actual blanket that is labeled a swaddling blanket? I'm very confused about what to buy!! They all seem the same to me lol thank you all :)

@TatumsMom2010 They are pretty much the same thing. You can use either to swaddle, but they have other uses too like as little blankeys or lovies or as burp/spit cloths. They tend to range from cotton jersey to flannel to sheer muslin but they're all about the same size. :)

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LillyandCysMommy

@TatumsMom2010 Receiving blankets are usually the flannel ones with no give or stretch. The swaddling blankets are usually stretchier. We only used our receiving blankets to swaddle for a short time- and she was tiny. And then they turned to bup cloths because you couldnt keep the baby wrapped up in a blanket that wouldnt stretch and was that small.

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amybo15

@TatumsMom2010 After about a month I couldn't keep my son in either a swaddle or recieving blanket. Maybe I was doing it wrong, or maybe he was extra rambunctious :) Anyways, I will use some recieving blankets early on for Stella but then we'll probably only use the special pocketed/velcro swaddle blankets. I liked the swaddleme's in the winter (they come in fleece) but I loved the first year's brand! I have 2 from Jack still and I'm getting more. They are really easy to use and very secure.Â

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LillyandCysMommy

@amybo15 I kind of want a woombie, because my daughter wouldnt stay in the swaddle either and the kicking woke her up. But they look like baby straight jackets and I think i would feel bad. He definently wouldnt get out of it though. :) http://www.thewoombie.com/

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amybo15

@LillyandCysMommy Those look really nice and comfy! Kinda pricy though, but you are right, there's no getting out! That alone is half the battle, so I guess it's worth it!

Have you heard of "The Happiest Baby on the Block"? GREAT book! It talks about swaddling as one of the 5 things that help a baby feel secure. My son had reflux and getting him to stay asleep was hard, but after doing what the book says, including a TIGHT swaddle, he cut his night wakings down to the necessary feeding times.Â

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Jabstoi1

@LillyandCysMommy Ha! It does very much resemble a straight jacket. I bet it is really effective though. Baby is accustomed to being in a confined space so the tighter they are wrapped the more comforting it is for them.

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@Jabstoi1 my first daughter hated it she was out and wanted to be streched out and loved that.. my second daughter loved being swaddled.. after a month or so she was just too big

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